Tapeworm infection can cause mineral imbalance, thyroid issues, intestinal gas, high or low blood sugar, bloat, jaundice, and fluid retention during the full moon Common all over the world, tapeworms are long, flat, ribbon-like critters. Humans are a ready host, but usually there is what is known as an “intermediate host” that is a necessary […]
Parasites
Roundworm Infection: Sometimes Sharing ISN’T Nice
The parasite Roundworm is common around the world, especially in warmer climates. I see them often here in the southern US, where the ground doesn’t normally freeze in the winter. Roundworm infection usually begins with ingestion of the eggs, from contaminated soil, or from fruits or vegetables grown in contaminated soil. Some species enter the […]
Fungal Infection
Fungal infection thrives on dead organic material. Tending to spread rapidly, it especially likes warm, moist areas (and absolutely loves it when you eat sugar). Parasite infection and fungal infection seem to occur together, so if one is present, be sure to check (or treat) for the other. When it comes down to it, fungus […]
Constipation – Lower Bowel Congestion
Constipation and lower bowel congestion mean pretty much the same thing: Bad news…. The lower bowel (large intestine or colon) is designed to pull excess water out of the body’s wastes to conserve and recycle the moisture [Hopefully, the small intestine has already removed the needed nutrients from the digested food traveling through it]. When […]
Parasites: Flukes
Flatworms are Not a “Fluke” …But They ARE Parasites Flukes are flatworm parasites that have two ventral suckers, allowing them to attach themselves to their hosts. Humans usually become infected by eating undercooked or raw seafood (can you say “Sushi”?), infected vegetables such as watercress or water chestnuts, or drinking, swimming, or wading in water […]
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